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48. The Expanded Formula with Averaging

Chapter: 09 File version: v1 Date: 2026-06-11 Source: v6.53 §2, §3

How to read this chapter (note of 02.10.2026). The text contains wording that is easy to misread: the efficiency bonus has been removed. The exact-answers sheet 1d and the charter 048m are in force.

D = M̄ × 1.5 × 1 %

Where M̄ is the three-year average with CPI correction:

M̄ = (M₁ × CPI₁ + M₂ × CPI₂ + M₃) / 3

  • M₃ — the W-2 median for the last available year (current)
  • M₂ — the W-2 median for the previous year × CPI correction for 1 year
  • M₁ — the W-2 median for 2 years ago × CPI correction for 2 years
  • CPI — the consumer price index (published by the BLS monthly)

The starting period:

  • First cycle: M̄ = M₃ (one year, no averaging)
  • Second cycle: M̄ = (M₂ × CPI₂ + M₃) / 2
  • Third cycle and onwards: the full three-year formula

Phase 1: The base dividend (D_base)

D_base = M̄ × 1.5 × 1 %

  • Paid 1 day before the election
  • From a fund formed in advance
  • Source: the city budget

Phase 2: The efficiency bonus (B)

B = max(0, Budget_plan − Budget_fact) × 30 % / N

  • Budget_plan — the planned budget for the cycle
  • Budget_fact — actual spending for the cycle
  • N — the number of dividend recipients
  • Paid 6 months after the election
  • After an independent audit (GAAP)

The total dividend for the cycle:

D_total = D_base + B